only deer I have on the wall was done by him....didn't know any different when took buck in as far as who coulda done it better in the area...of course this was 7 yrs ago... All I can say is I was pleased the day I got him back and still am today....still get people wanting the story when theyre over!

I just started an apprenticeship doing Taxidermy. Here's my 2 bits worth... People can charge what they want. Does the quality of the work often reflect the price? I think so... However, I do know the "cost" to do mounts at this point (which is pretty much the same for everyone). So, if you like the person's work and pay what they charge then what's the harm? The guy I am working with does great work and could easily charge $100+ more for each mount. He has a heart for people and he is comfortable charging what he charges and he has tons of work. I think people get greedy, an inflated sense of self, fall in love with money and forget why people want a mount to begin with. It's a business, I realize. I also know there is time involved and each person wants to be compensated for their time and artistic touches to each animal. That looks different for each person and that's the beauty of this great nation. We could live in a place where each profession is given what they will charge for said work. I personally am tired of people crying and griping about it. You think your mounts are worth $750? Cool, charge that. You think they are worth $300. Cool, charge that. The customers will decide what they like and how much they want to pay. I don't think there is any shortage of work.

Just saw this post. Found an ad of his in the local thrifty nickel here in Midland. Prices are very low and about to have him do 2 Euros for me. His $75 sure as hell beats the $200 my normal taxidermist wanted. Guess I'm about to find out the quality of work he does.